Software Engineering Intern

Perchwell, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA and FSA options

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Company-wide onsite or offsite events

Beautiful Soho office with kitchen and

Job summary

Perchwell, Inc. is offering a 10-week, in-person software internship at our New York City HQ in Soho. You’ll build SaaS features for real estate professionals, own a summer project, and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and designers to bring ideas to life.

Gain real-world engineering experience with a dedicated mentor, showcase your work to executives, and enjoy a strong benefits package in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for web applications from data layer to front end.
• Working familiarity with SQL databases.
• Experience with a web framework such as Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and React.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Excitement to learn, grow, and build.

Responsibilities

• Build and Ship high quality SaaS features for real estate professionals.
• Own a summer project and make key product, architecture, and implementation decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to bring ideas to life.
• Deliver scalable solutions and see your work in production.

Skills

Web applications

SQL

Ruby on Rails

TypeScript

React

Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Tools

Ruby on Rails

TypeScript

React

Job description

Who We Are

Perchwell is the modern real estate listings platform built for agents to search smarter, collaborate better, and close deals faster. We are building the future of residential real estateʼs critical listings infrastructure: a platform where market research and clientcollaboration converge. Our modern architecture enables continuous innovation at a pace legacy systems cannot match, with AI-powered features and mobile-first capabilities designed for how agents actually work. As consumer expectations and technology evolve, Perchwell remains focused on our core vision: empowering real estate professionals with the most intelligent, data-driven, and connected platform in the industry.

Backed by leading venture capital firms including Lux Capital and Founders Fund, along with strategic partnerships with some of the country's top Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), Perchwell represents the first major new platform to enter the listings technology market in decades. This unique combination of institutional investment and deep industry alignment provides both the resources and market validation needed to transform the multi-trillion dollar residential real estate industry.

What We’re Looking For

• Rising seniors enrolled in a CS or STEM degree program who are looking to intern at a fast paced, SaaS company this summer.

• Passionate problem solvers who thrive in fast moving environments.

• Strong communicators and team players who can work cross functionally.

• Eager learners who want to gain real world engineering experience.

What You’ll Do

• Build and Ship: Work in a fast paced startup environment to build high quality SaaS products that real estate professionals rely on.

• Own a Project: Take ownership of a summer project, making key product, architecture, and implementation decisions.

• Collaborate and Learn: Partner with engineers, product managers, and designers to bring ideas to life.

• Deliver Impact: Work on scalable solutions from broadly defined problems and see your work in production.

Why This Internship?

• Dedicated Mentor: You’ll work 1:1 with an experienced engineer who will provide mentorship and support your growth.

• Real Ownership: Over 10 weeks, early June to mid August, you will choose and lead your own project, making key decisions along the way.

• Fully In Person Experience: This is a full time, in office internship based at our beautiful New York City HQ in Soho. You’ll work on site five days a week and collaborate closely with our team, gaining hands‑on experience in a fast paced, learning oriented environment.

• Showcase Your Work: At the end of the summer, present your project to our executive and engineering teams.

• Work on Real Features: Beyond your project, you’ll contribute to real features and bug fixes with a structured software development lifecycle.

• NYC Perks and Fun: From team dinners to museum trips, immerse yourself in the greatest city in the world while working with an awesome team

Required for the Role

• Passion for web applications, from the data layer to the front end

• Working familiarity with RDBMS storage systems and SQL

• Experience with a web application framework such as Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and React

• Strong communication and problem solving abilities

• Excitement to learn, grow, and build

Bonus Points for the Following

• Ruby on Rails experience

• React experience

• Demonstrated leadership skills developed during your college experience

Internship Information

Internship Dates: June 7 - August 13, 2027

Application Deadline: Applications for this internship close on October 18, 2026, at 11 PM ET. Be sure to apply by the deadline to be considered! We will be reviewing all applications, so please take the time to submit a thoughtful application.

Offers: Internship offers will be extended by November 25, 2026.

Salary Information

$12,000 for 10 weeks(minus applicable taxes and withholdings)

Note: Benefits package listed below is for reference only for those who later join Perchwell full-time.

Strong Benefits Package

• Flexible PTO, plus 10 paid company holidays

• 401K with a company match

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• HSA and FSA options

• Commuter benefits

• Parental leave

• Company-wide onsite or offsite each year

• Beautiful office in Soho, Manhattan with a stocked kitchen, catered breakfast and lunch once per week, happy hours and meet-ups

Note: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.